A Change Of Pace

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 4 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance ½ double Fig of 8 (1s and 3s cross down to start while 2s and 4s dance up)
5- 8 All set and cross RH to own sides. 1234
9-12 1M+2L also 3M+4L dance Allemande turn to the Right:
 1M+2L also 3M+4L advance one step, join RH, dance one step forward Lady turns under Man's right arm, Man retires as Lady dances back to place
13-16 All dance ½ way clockwise to finish on opposite sides. (4)(3)(2)(1)
17-20 All set, cross RH to own sides (2s face out)
21-24 2s cast up 2 places and set (4s+3s step down on bars 21-22). 2431
25-28 4s+3s Set+Link. 2341
29-32 All turn 2H

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

1 - 4 1st and 2nd couples, and at the same time, 3rd and 4th couples dance a half double figure of eight; to begin, 1st and 3rd couples cross down, 2nd and 4th couples dance up.
5 - 8 All 4 couples set and, giving right hands, cross to own sides.
9 - 12 1st man with 2nd woman and also 3rd man with 4th woman, dance an allemande turn to the right, women finish facing out.
13 - 16 All face clockwise and dance halfway round to finish on opposite sides in the order (4), (3), (2), (1).
17 - 20 All set and, giving right hands, cross to own sides, 2nd couple face out.
21 - 24 2nd couple cast up two places and set, 4th and 3rd couples step down on bars 21-22.
25 - 28 4th and 3rd couples set and link to finish in the order 2, 3, 4, 1.
29 - 32 All four couples, giving both hands, turn once round [or birl in reel time].

Repeat from new positions.

(Dance crib compiled by the deviser, Susan Ewington)

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We are inspired by our parents, who still lead an active lifestyle.

(Dance information by the deviser, Susan Ewington)